How Many People Are Named Surah?

Complete statistics for the name Surah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Surah
Very Rare
Arabic

Surah means 'chapter' in Arabic, adding a literary touch to its rarity. Only 248 people named Surah live in the US today, making it incredibly unique at 1 in 1,328,575 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 250 bearers under 30.

~248
Living in US
1 in 1,328,575
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chapter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Inspiring Thoughtful Intelligent
22
Life Path Number

People with life path number 22 are destined for great achievements, often becoming leaders in their fields.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,179
Worldwide Bearers
#76,352
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
3,510
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,103
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
659
🇮🇶 Iraq
251
🇮🇱 Israel
187
🇲🇾 Malaysia
110
🇮🇳 India
84
🇳🇬 Nigeria
79
🇺🇬 Uganda
57
🇺🇸 United States
55

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
248 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
250
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 250 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Surah Through the Generations

Surah has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2018 when 29 babies were given this name. Today, most Surahs are young, with all 250 under 30 years old. The average age is just 8, indicating that it's a name chosen by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 76
California 11
New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Surah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Surah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Surah

How Many People Have the Name Surah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 248 people in the United States currently share the name Surah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,328,575 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Surah a Common or Rare Name?

Surah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Surah Mean?

Surah means "chapter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Surah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Surah Most Popular?

The name Surah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Surah?

Approximately 248 people named Surah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 250. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,328,575 Americans.

Is Surah a rare name?

Surah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,328,575 Americans has this name.

What does the name Surah mean?

Surah means "chapter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Surah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Surah are male and 100% are female.

When was Surah most popular?

Surah peaked in 2018 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US248
All-Time Births250
1 in X1 in 1,328,575
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2018
World Rank#76,352
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.